Television actor Vibhu Raghave’s heartbreaking final Instagram post is now being revisited by fans and fellow actors following his passing on June 2. The actor, best known for his role in Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, died in Mumbai after a long battle with colon cancer.
Six weeks before his death, Vibhu had shared a candid video message, revealing how his illness had progressed and asking fans to continue sending their love and prayers.
Vibhu Raghave’s last Instagram post
“A day at a time,” Vibhu had captioned the post, uploaded in mid-April. The video showed him calmly speaking about his deteriorating health. He told fans that a PET scan had revealed the cancer had spread from his liver to his lungs and spine.
“We started chemotherapy in January, and after four rounds, I went for a scan. Sadly, we found out the treatment was not working, and the cancer was spreading,” said Vibhu.
Smiling through the pain, he added, “I want to request you to keep sending the love and wishes because that is something we are really counting on right now.”
The post was met with messages of encouragement at the time. Rohit Khandelwal commented, “Hope this works out. So proud of you Vibhu for taking this so courageously.” Sharad Malhotra shared, “Love & Prayers.” Zain Imam wrote, “Please keep that smile intact always bro.”
Vibhu Raghave passes away
Vibhu, whose full name was Vaibhav Kumar Singh Raghave, passed away on June 2 in Mumbai’s Nanavati Hospital. Diagnosed with colon cancer in 2022, he regularly updated his fans on Instagram about his treatment journey. In the final stages, his friends, including Addite Malik and Simple Kaul, made appeals for crowdfunding to cover his medical expenses.
The last appeal was posted on May 27, just a week before his death.
A known face in the television world, Vibhu was seen in shows like Nisha Aur Uske Cousins and Savdhaan India. He is survived by his mother, brother, and sister.
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